16" wheel

[01QuadDak]

I'm not looking for bling, or anything real flashy, more performance over anything, and I am looking for a nicely priced set of 16" lightweight wheels that will accomodate wider tires.
Anyone have any pointers as to where to find a good price on wheels like this?
Or suggestions as to what kind of wheel to get?

 

[jtmcinder]

Kosei K1s 16x8.5 +37 offset Tirerack.com $150

- Jtoby

 

[90 TSI FWD]

rx7 rims. they are 225/50/16s and you could toss one up in the air with 2 fingers. They're kinda hard to find, but I think they're worth looking for. I forgot which year they came off of. hopefully someone could clear that up.

 

[jtmcinder]

By the time you're done swapping in the longer lugs and getting the required spacers, RX7 wheels aren't as cheap and easy as some people make out. It's the +50 offset that causes the grief. Add in that they are only 16x8 and you reach my suggestion.

- Jtoby

 

[01QuadDak]

I was looking on tirerack, and it doesn't show any listings for a 16X8.5 for my talon.
I do kinda like the way the sport edition d4's look, and they don't seem that heavy at 17 lbs.
They are only 7 inches wide tho.

 

[D_Eclipse9916]

3000gt 16x8, you can pick up a whole set cheap as hell, however they arent nearly as light as koseis. If weight is a big issue then go with the koseis, however if your looking for a cheap 16x8 direct bolt on, the 3000gt sl wheels will work. I even have a set for sale .

 

[wret]

Tirerack doesn't allow you to search by wheel size and their search by vehicle is ultra-conservative. You will need to call them.

 

[jtmcinder]

Yep. Even worse: when you call Tirerack, they'll probably tell you that the 16x8.5 +37 K1 won't fit, because that's what their silly database tells them. This is one reason to ask for Luke, for example, since Luke autocrosses and knows a bit more than the database.

- Jtoby

 

[underBoostAWD]

Wouldn't a 40 offset be better for the tire to tuck in at the rear? Or is 37 what is available in the Kosei ?

 

[01QuadDak]

Sweet, thanks, Hopefully these wheels can take a pothole or two, as I live near the pothole central of PA. AKA Philadelphia.

 

[01QuadDak]

Gotta 'nother question, for a DD, the 16's will be better, but how about for track use?
Are 17's the hot ticket to big traction at the track? (along with appropriate tires of course)

 

[jtmcinder]

You might want to tell us whether the track in question is a straight line, curvy, or marked with orange cones. In other words, are you looking for longitudinal grip or lateral grip? The answer depends on this.

- Jtoby

 

[01QuadDak]

Tottally forgot about this thread, but i am looking for a combination of straight and marked with cones....Opposite ends of the racing spectrum, but I am building a balanced car, not an all out drag queen.